What to do if you have had a work accident

Necessary steps for pursuing a Work Accident Claim

Logging the accident

Notify your employer if the accident took place at work. If you are self-employed, you must record the accident yourself. The accident must be reported in the accident book. Your employer has a legal responsibility to report the accident to the Health and Safety Executive or the local authority environmental department and can be prosecuted if they fail to do so.

Important:  Report the injury to your GP. This is because the full extent of the injury may not be immediately apparent. If you subsequently go to court to get compensation for the work accident injury, the initial medical report will provide evidence to support your work claim.

Do not discuss any accident compensation claim you plan to make at this stage with your GP.

More information on reporting a work accident or Accident claims

Claiming Compensation